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  • Christmas Gift Ideas In B&M

    Every shop, store and supermarket at this time of year is focused on Christmas. The biggest time of the year where shops make their biggest sales and we part with lots of cash. Most of us will be on the hunt for gifts for our nearest and dearest, with many not wanting to break the bank. If you’re looking for pampering bath, shower and body care gift ideas, here are a few things I’ve spotted in B&M:

    Christmas Gift Ideas In B&M
    Glow Studio 3 Shower Gels Gift Set

    This small but mighty collection contains 3 shower gels, each 200ml. These come in three different fragrances which are Cherry Jam, Candy Floss and Apple Pie. The labelling does remind me of LUSH, and I find how they are packaged quite appealing. But it’s the fragrances that caught my eye as they’re fun and not typical. £4.00.

    Glow Studio’s Shower Gel Set
    Nivea Indulging Moments of Joy Collection

    This is quite a weighty and well thought out collection which a Nivea fan would appreciate. Containing a facial wash, day cream, night cream and body lotion, this is literally a top to toe daily skincare routine ready to go. All full sizes and designed for normal skin. £9.99.

    Nivea Indulging Moments of Joy Collection
    Miss So…? Mediterranean Body Mist Collection

    Containing 4 x 50ml body mists, this collection is more summer scented rather than winter. Fragrances included are Coral Sunset, Amore Rose, Enchanted and Azure Dreams. All fruity and floral based, which sounds energising and tropical. Each one is the perfect travel size to throw into a pocket or bag, and nicely packaged ready to give as a gift. £3.99.

    Miss So…? Mediterranean Body Mist Collection
    Foam Sweet Dreams Body Butter

    I’ve been trying to find all of the LUSH dupes in different B&M’s with very little success. I managed to find just one, which is their Sweet Dreams Body Butter. A moisturising, comforting, and pampering body product (hopefully!) scented with vanilla and other herbal and citrus notes. This might be a good item to have as a small stocking filler or pop into a hamper or Christmas box rather than a gift on it’s own. £3.49 for 250g.

    Foam Sweet Dreams Body Butter
    So…? Fragrance & Body Trio

    This is a great set for people who want a mix of fragrance, bath/shower and body care pampering. Including a body mist (100ml), shower cream (50ml) and a body scrub (100g), this comes in a variety of fragrances including Vanilla and Pistachio Caramel. £5.99.

    So…? Fragrance & Body Trio

    So there’s 5 affordable and pampering collections for the face and body available in B&M all under £10.00!

  • Battle Of The Shower Whips/Foams

    Shower foams have become very popular. Washing our bodies has normally been the job of shower creams, gels, and even the humble soap. But where has this mass influx of shower whips/foams come from? I suspect it’s come from the land of duping. The brand Sundae has their shower foam retailing for around £12.00. Cheaper alternatives from more budget friendly brands has since been available, and now they are everywhere! So what’s currently on the high street in regards to shower whips/foams and how much do they cost?

    Shower Whips/Foams On The High Street
    Sunkissed’s Shower Whip

    This was the first brand that drew comparisons with Sundae’s shower foams. Sunkissed’s Shower Whips are available in various shops, included discount stores Home Bargains and B&M. Great selection of fragrances including Strawberry Swirl, Pistachio & Salted Caramel and Sweet Vanilla. 250ml for £2.49.

    Daisee’s Foaming Body Wash

    This is a brand that is stocked in places including Tesco and Superdrug. Their foaming body wash comes in Pineapple, Vanilla, Pomegranate and Coconut. Very tropical fragrances which will suit people who like their fragrances on the fruity side. £4.99 for 265ml.

    Original Source’s 2in1 Shower & Shave Foam

    This shower foam has been around for a long time, so one of the originals when it comes to this type of product. It comes in a variety of different fragrances, including Lemon & Tea Tree. The fragrances are a little more traditional compared to the newer brands, but still as a body care product reliable. Costs from £1.99 for 200ml (available from various stores on the high street).

    Original Source’s 2in1 Shower & Shave Foam
    Dove’s Shower Mousse

    Moisturising, non stripping and as a brand known for having products fragranced in a clean and fresh scent. Dove’s Shower Mousse is another shower foam that’s been on the market for a long time so well loved and trusted. Costs from £2.25 for 200ml (available from various stores on the high street).

    Dove’s Shower Mousse
    Face Facts Foam Body Wash

    Available in B&M is foaming body wash from Face Facts in raspberry ripple fragrance. This appeals to me fragrance wise, packaging, and price point which is only £2.59.

    Face Facts Foam Body Wash
    Get Up & Glow’s Shower Foam

    I’ve only seen this brand stocked in Tesco, so not too sure if this is available anywhere else. But Get Up & Glow had 2 different fragranced shower foams available in my local Tesco. One was Caramel, Pistachio and Vanilla. The other Plum, Vanilla & Musk. Packaging is simple but bright. Price? Expensive compared to others which is £7.00 for 250ml.

    Get Up & Glow’s Shower Foam

    These are just a few shower foams/whips I’ve found on the high street. Are there more? Yes there are! But this gives you an idea on price points, packaging, fragrances and where these products are available if you want to purchase them yourself.

  • Face Facts Body Products Under £3.00

    Body care. As much as body care is important to many of us during warmer seasons, it’s just as important, if not more SO, during the colder ones. It’s not just about keeping our skin in good condition, but it’s also giving us the chance to pamper and comfort the body when it needs it most. Also, it helps the mind and body relaxed, which is invaluable to health. Do we want to spend a small fortune on various lotions, potions and bath salts? I don’t. For people who are looking for budget friendly bath, body and shower treats, the brand Face Facts has you covered with their range called Scủủp which are raspberry ripple scented products. So what’s available?

    Face Facts Scủủp Raspberry Ripple Bath, Shower & Body Products
    Sugar Body Scrub

    Exfoliating the skin on the body while moisturising, thanks to this scrub containing shea butter and coconut oil. Would be ideal to use, leave on the body and rinse away while soaking in the bath tub. 350ml.

    Sugar Body Scrub
    Foam Body Wash

    Designed to be hydrating and not stripping to the skin, Foam Body Wash is a body wash in a foam consistency. Soft and foamy texture, sweetly fragranced but aims to be an effective cleanser for the body. 240ml.

    Foam Body Wash
    Sweet Bath Sprinkles

    A simple formulated product but sounds and looks fun! Different from bath soaks or bath salts thanks to its powdery consistency. Not sure whether this product foams, fizzes or creates colour or a creamy feel in the bath. Either way it’s a good amount of product for multiple uses (300g).

    Sweet Bath Sprinkles
    Cream Body Lotion

    Using all of the above products or just one of two, the Cream Body Lotion is the last product to put onto the body. Containing shea butter and Vitamin E, this product should hydrate the skin leaving it soft and smooth ready for the day or evening ahead. 200ml.

    Cream Body Lotion
    Packaging

    I think the packaging is fun in shape and colour. It’s quite simple. Is it sophisticated? No. But I don’t think it’s supposed to. The colouring matches the fragrance and it stands out individually from other Face Facts products.

    Price

    Each product costs only £2.59 each! Great value with good sized products which should provide lots and lots of uses.

    So what do I think?

    This is a good collection of products that covers all body care needs. Pampering and practical which is what everyone and anyone should want. I didn’t get a chance to smell any of the products but if you love your sweeter fragrances, this hopefully will tick that box. At a cost of £2.59 EACH, very budget friendly! So if you’re looking for affordable, bath, shower and body products and don’t have specific skincare needs for the body, have a look at this range in B&M now!

  • The Best Body Butter? Treacle Moon’s Rouge Love Story Body Butter

    There are so many different forms of body moisturisers on the market to fit everyone’s body care needs. Body lotions, creams, oils, soufflés, there’s literally a product for everyone in various forms, fragrances and textures. Now that we’re coming into a cooler season this maybe the perfect time to switch up products used. One item I’ve slipped into my body care routine is Treacle Moon’s Rough Love Story Body Butter. How good is it?

    Treacle Moon’s Rouge Love Story Body Butter
    Why I’m using this

    I bought a few of Treacle Moon’s body butters for gifting because they are perfect as presents. I saved one for myself, and felt my body really needed a more luxurious and thicker textured body moisturiser. I’ve been using Epimax Oatmeal Cream, but wanted something less ordinary, richer and if I’m honest I wanted something with fragrance so I could smell nice.

    Packaging

    200ml of Treacle Moon’s Rough Love Story Body Butter comes in a plastic screw topped tub. It’s very basic but the lid with the product name, the brand and other words in different fonts and sizes, really makes it pop! It’s practical packaging. Easy to open and close, but more importantly no product is wasted because every last bit of body butter can be scrapped out.

    Consistency & Texture

    White in colour. In the tub this looks thick and rich, as it doesn’t have any movement to it. Scooping it out it still has that richness and slip to it which we all want, but has a softness to it.

    Fragrance

    This is supposed to be a Baccarat Rouge fragrance dupe. But I honestly haven’t smelt the original so can’t confirm or deny. What I would say is how this is scented is stand alone gorgeous! This is sweet, floral, but not a pretty floral scent a slightly heavier, darker one. It’s feminine, its intoxicating and definitely smells like a perfume type fragrance.

    On the skin

    I was generous with the amount of body butter I used but I couldn’t help it! I took a decent amount into my hands, which felt thick but not solid and incredibly soft and silky smooth. Rubbing it onto my skin was so easy. I actually gasped because it felt amazing on! Rich, not greasy, moisturising, but protective. The formula is absolute perfection and a joy to use. It wasn’t heavy on the skin, but it was comforting. It left my skin with a healthy sheen to it not a shine. And what topped off the experience was the fragrance hitting me as I used this. It’s not overwhelming, but it’s enough to appreciate and enjoy it and take it in.

    The feeling of my skin being moisturised, never felt as if it had left. My skin felt supple and soft for hours, and the fragrance was still there too. Of course, it didn’t have the same strength to it hours later compared to when first put it on, but it was there!

    Recommended?

    Why has it taken me so long to actually use this?? Treacle Moon’s Rough Love Story Body Butter is amazing! Great size, stunning texture, fabulous fragrance and enjoyable to use and have on from start to finish. So yes! Recommended 110%!

    Treacle Moon’s Rouge Love Story Body Butter is available for £5.00 for 200ml in a few stores including Boots, along with other products from the brand which I dare you not to buy!

    Other Treacle Moon posts & reviews:

    Treacle Moon’s Frosted Candy Angel is a Snow Fairy Dupe!

    Treacle Moon’s The Gingerbread Unicorn Shower & Bath Gel